Open Poetry #28 |
Before the Dim |
Martie
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Posts 28049California |
Before the Dim light a candle before the dim a laugh just splashed and left the pool empty though one ripple remains a lantern over the well no goodbye yet sweet echo is caught of final breath gone the flesh too close this recall that touches the laugh the music lives cannot grieve I see his hold still gripped on light yet I know that it is night light a candle before the dim tell a feeling when don’t wait the gate that swings on whim when closed will be too late _________ reposted in memory of Robert who died last August without a goodbye. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Sis~ ~*Me ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
To be remembered, fondly, is a gift for both souls. Thank you for sharing this. |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I remember, and I knew you would not forget. Such a somber evening, filled with poetry of remember. |
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ShadowRaven Member
since 2003-08-13
Posts 51 |
A beautiful and touching read |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
This is one of my favorite Martie poems -- stumbled over it in the archives once and just stopped to absorb it, beauty and truth woven together so well that I wondered if I'd write again.... And here it is, back just when I seem to need it myself. Ye move me, lass..... ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Martie...just Love you, friend. "My friends are my estate." |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
tell a feeling when don’t wait the gate that swings on whim when closed will be too late I don't think I've ever read this advice written with more beauty or tenderness... if only we all would heed. |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
you remember so well - this is wonderful - paul |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Martie, you are so sweet and compassionate. This is such a loving poem. Thanks for sharing your feelings with us. Hugs Ethel |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Martie - |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Martie, this is my first time reading of this Bless your sweet soul, my friend xxoo |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
He's smiling down upon you... EA |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
What an expressive tribute to a lost dear one! KJ Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Lovely remember. Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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